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Rome: Rise of the Republic – A Look into Ancient Roman Governance

Dive into Chapter 14 of 8th Grade World History to discover the Roman Republic, from the elite Patricians to the common Plebians. Explore key terms like Consuls, Tribunes, Legions, and the impact of the Punic Wars on Rome's growth. Learn about the transition from small farms to Latifundias and the role of Publicans in tax collection.

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Rome: Rise of the Republic – A Look into Ancient Roman Governance

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  1. 8th Grade World History Chapter 14The Roman Republic

  2. Patricians – Members of Rome’s oldest and richest families. Only people who could hold public office or perform certain religious rituals. Plebians – poor roman citizens who paid taxes and served in the army. Republic - Roman government set up in 509 B.C.. People choose their rulers. Chapter 14 vocabulary

  3. Chapter 14 vocabulary • Consuls – two heads of Roman republic government. They were administrators and military leaders. • Veto – to say “no” to. • Tribunes – government officials who protected the rights of Plebians.

  4. Chapter 14 vocabulary • Legions – groups of 5,000 soldiers that was smaller and moved faster than the phalanx. • Legionnaires – members of the Roman legion.

  5. Punic Wars – A series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage during the years 264 to 146 B.C. • Latifundias – large estates in Rome that replaced small farms.

  6. Publicans – Roman tax collectors hired by the government to collect taxes from people they conquered.

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